States sue AI giant OpenAI, alleging its popular chatbot harms children and deceives adults.

Officials say bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release Wednesday that a necropsy and additional testing found that the primary underlying cause of Jackie’s death in August was highly pathogenic avian influenza. In the weeks leading up to her death, she was being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center for a variety of ailments, including anemia. Chris Eksteen, the center’s director, said in the news release that the necropsy results “have helped connect many of the findings” they saw throughout her hospitalization.

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they made their first joint appearance since returning to the UK.

Israel says commercial goods will not enter Gaza, a major shut-off for the hungry territory.

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is returning to federal court to face torture allegations.

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices.

AI stocks keep falling, but the rest of the market is supporting Wall Street.

Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case.

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